Indonesia to secure $3.5b in African deals

Indonesia is set to finalise $3.5 billion in business deals with African countries during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, hosted in Bali. The forum, running until September 3, aims to boost economic ties and expand Indonesia’s export markets.

President Joko Widodo highlighted the significant increase in trade volumes and agreements between Indonesia and Africa in his opening remarks. Among the expected agreements are a geothermal project between Perusahaan Listrik Negara and Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), and a deal between Bio Farma and Ghana’s Atlantic Lifesciences Ltd, according to a statement by Indonesia’s foreign ministry.

Additionally, Indonesian authorities will enhance airport surveillance during the forum to prevent the spread of mpox, which was also discussed at the recent Indonesia-Africa Parliamentary Forum.

Attribution: Reuters

Subediting: M. S. Salama